Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
Republican Representative, District 1, Georgia
35 bills292 cosponsored$2.6M raised674 votes recorded
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Legislation
HR 10813cosponsor
Historic Preservation and Land Conservation Certainty Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 10782cosponsor
To reauthorize the Clean School Bus Program.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1617sponsor
Recognizes October as "American Pharmacy Month" in honor of the contributions of pharmacists and pharmacy teams in providing safe, accessible, affordable, and effective patient care services and products to all residents and protecting public health in communities across the United States;.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10636cosponsor
Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10625cosponsor
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require State Medicaid fraud control units to conduct annual audits.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10556cosponsor
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the appointment or retention of Department of Veterans Affairs employees who knowingly committed fraud involving Federal funds.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HRES 1555cosponsor
Supporting the designation of September 20, 2026, as "Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, pharmacy workforce suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health conditions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10377cosponsor
To exclude noncitizens from the population used for congressional apportionment, to require a revised apportionment prior to certain elections, to require the inclusion of a citizenship question in all future decennial censuses, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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HRES 1537cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10376cosponsor
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish reporting and transparency requirements for data related to telehealth services under the Medicare program.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10327cosponsor
Cost Estimates Improvement Act
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HCONRES 116cosponsor
Denouncing Sharia law in the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10222cosponsor
No HUD Funding for Sanctuary Cities Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 10210cosponsor
Doctors Not AI Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10099cosponsor
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to issue certain regulations to extend the time period for the waiver of the commercial driver's license skills test for certain members of the military, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HRES 1481cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 10017cosponsor
To permanently prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or a Federal reserve bank from issuing or creating a central bank digital currency, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HRES 1455cosponsor
Honoring and commending the 100th anniversary of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9892cosponsor
To require the United States Trade Representative to initiate an investigation under section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 with respect to the European Union, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Voting Record
496 yea139 nay38 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- James Morris KingstonRepublican$2.3M raised
- Patrick K. FarrellRepublican$663K raised
- Amanda HollowellDemocratic$251K raised
- Brian Allen MontgomeryRepublican$249K raised
- Michael McCordDemocratic$225K raised
- Eugene Chin YuRepublican$143K raised
- Kandiss TaylorRepublican$130K raised
- Patrick WilverDemocratic$70K raised
Plus 6 more filers with smaller totals.
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2024 cycle$2.6M
Small donors $94KLarge individual $625KPACs $1.6M
Spent $1.4MCash $3.0M
2022 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $126KLarge individual $928KPACs $1.0M
Spent $2.0MCash $1.8M
2020 cycle$2.3M
Small donors $125KLarge individual $1.0MPACs $1.2M
Spent $1.8MCash $1.7M
2018 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $74KLarge individual $869KPACs $1.1M
Spent $1.5MCash $1.1M
2016 cycle$1.3M
Small donors $38KLarge individual $560KPACs $665K
Spent $987KCash $504K
2014 cycle$1.8M
Small donors $66KLarge individual $796KPACs $458K
Spent $1.6MCash $219K
Top Contributors
DANIEL DEFENSE LLC$21K
ALTA REFRIGERATION$21K
SOUTHERN CONSULTING$19K
PHARMCO$18K
ASSURANCEAMERICA$14K
SADOWSKI CO$14K
SOUTHEASTERN PATHOLOGY ASSOCIATES$14K
LEGACY MEDICAL$14K
GEORGIA UROLOGY$13K
SAVANNAH PILOTS ASSOC$11K
Committees
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Communications and Technology
- Environment
- Health
House Committee on the Budget
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10813: Historic Preservation and Land Conservation Certainty Act
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
HR 10782: To reauthorize the Clean School Bus Program.
cosponsor2026-10-09
legislation
HRES 1617: Recognizes October as "American Pharmacy Month" in honor of the contributions of pharmacists and pharmacy teams in providing safe, accessible, affordable, and effective patient care services and products to all residents and protecting public health in communities across the United States;.
sponsor2026-10-06
legislation
HR 10636: Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
HR 10625: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require State Medicaid fraud control units to conduct annual audits.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
HR 10556: To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the appointment or retention of Department of Veterans Affairs employees who knowingly committed fraud involving Federal funds.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1555: Supporting the designation of September 20, 2026, as "Pharmacy Workforce Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, pharmacy workforce suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health conditions, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
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National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
HR 10377: To exclude noncitizens from the population used for congressional apportionment, to require a revised apportionment prior to certain elections, to require the inclusion of a citizenship question in all future decennial censuses, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
not_voting2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-09-15
vote
HRES 1537: Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
cosponsor2026-09-14
legislation
HR 10376: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish reporting and transparency requirements for data related to telehealth services under the Medicare program.
cosponsor2026-09-14
legislation
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
not_voting2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
not_voting2026-09-14
vote
HR 10327: Cost Estimates Improvement Act
cosponsor2026-09-10
legislation
Service History
House, Dist. 12025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12019-01-03, 2021-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12017-01-03, 2019-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 12015-01-06, 2017-01-03Republican
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